February 2007 New Products

The Krank Distortus Maximus packs bone crunching Krank tone into a compact pedal. Features 3 band EQ (bass, mid, treble), gain, and master controls, making it easy to operate. Achieve Rev1/Krankenstein high gain harmonic flavors that are not found on most “distortion” type effects units, plus true bypass switching.

The MaryJane is a tube combo containing two amplifiers with one speaker per amplifier. The first amplifier is EL84-based; the second amplifier is 6V6GT-based. Each amp is independent of the other, including the preamp sections, with the exception of the input jack. Either amp may be switched on or off with the supplied foot switch, and blending is possible. The preamp section is entirely 12AX7 based, and each amplifier has extra output taps (8ohm, 16ohm) so that external cabinets can be used.

The Iron Man is the quite possibly the most musically complex and powerful pickup ever produced. For everything from Pantera, Dimmu Borgir and Meshuggah to Priest and Maiden, this pickup can cover it all. The Iron Man is the most powerful pickup in the WCR line, while still remaining controllable. Available with a variety of Alnico and ceramic magnets.

The Boost ‘n’ Buff pedal is designed to carry out 3 distinct functions. In bypass mode, it’s an ultra high-input impedance buffer. In the lower volume range, the frequency response is flat for use as a simple volume booster for solos. In the upper volume range, it acts like a treble booster for driving an amp into overdrive without getting loose and fuzzy. Featuring 35db of gain on tap, the circuit for the Boost ‘n’ Buff is based around one ultra low-noise transistor.

The Squeezer is a tube-driven compressor specially designed for bass players. It smoothens out your bass lines and keeps you right where you want to be in the mix, while enhancing your sound with rich tube warmth. Allows complete control of all essential parameters, letting you craft a compression that’s all your own, all in a neat, logical design. Comes with 12V DC power supply.

Stetsbar is the modern, professional, linear tremolo system that retrofits to stop tail and Tstyle guitars without any modifications. Hi-tec micro roller bearings and a bridge that moves with the trem gives the Stetsbar unrivalled pitch range and stability for its class coupled with a smooth up and down action. Available in three models and in eight different finishes.

The 100W MG100HDFX head and matching MG412A 4x12” cabinet are now available in a limited edition, covered in red vinyl and sporting basket weave grille cloth on both the cab and the head baffle. Only 1000 will be available in the U.S., featuring two independent footswitchable channels, a parallel FX loop, built-in DFX and Digital Reverb, CD input and FDD (Frequency Dependant Damping), which emulates the feel and sound of a tube power amp. The MG412AR is loaded with custom-voiced Celestion 12” speakers.

The BGA1 is an all-tube guitar amplifier, designed by Basson’s namesake, Victor Basson, and engineer Jim Williams. This two-channel, footswitchable, class A/B powerhouse is rated at 120 watts, at 4 or 8 ohms. From country to metal, tone is generated by four Sovtek 12AX7A preamp tubes and four Sovtek 6CA7 power tubes. The BGA1 also features an additive EQ, active all-tube send and receive controllable effects loop, point-to-point wiring, and more.

A hand-built analog stereo chorus, the Halo uses a dual path configuration to provide both pitch and phase modulation effects that can be individually dialed in by the user. An expression jack allows footpedal control of modulation speed for rotating speaker-like effects, with speed indicated on the two-color LED even with the effect in bypass. Premium Panasonic capacitors, metal film resistors and audiophile Burr-Brown opamps are used to provide a pristine signal path and extended frequency response.

Pro Tone Pedals is pleased to announce the Monster Fuzz, with artwork designed by renowned artist Felix LaFlamme. The Monster Fuzz is an unruly, fuzz-spitting beast capable of the most amplifier-abusing fuzz around, but like most monsters, this one has a soft side as well. These hand-built units feature true bypass, durable aluminum housing (built to withstand 30,000 stomps) and super bright LEDs. Operates on a 9-volt battery, or with a BOSS-style adapter.

The Rebel Strap Co. is pleased to announce the new GTO Series. Inspired by the auto interiors of the ‘70s, each GTO strap is reminiscent of the era of Naugahyde interiors, sporting a solid Mustang racing stripe down its length. With eight designs to choose from, you’ll find these retro gems are super soft to the touch and comfortable to wear. Each strap extends to 68”.

The roots of B.C. Rich are steeped in the time honored tradition of woodworking and old world craftsmanship in guitars. The B.C. Rich 10-String Bich and Mockingbird guitars are nothing actually new to B.C. Rich – these designs have been around for quite some time. With that said, the current version of these classic models deliver a look and tone that is definitely something out of the ordinary. These Exotic guitars will be available in a Spalted maple top Warlock, a Spalted maple and koa top Mockingbird and a Spalted maple and koa top Bich all with matching headstock overlays.

Stay Connected

Sign up for our email newsletters!

Get the PG Apps

On PremierGuitar.com, "Sponsored Content" refers to articles, videos, or audio recordings that are produced or curated by an advertiser but that Premier Guitar is happy to share alongside our own editorial content due to the Sponsored Content’s educational, musical, or entertainment value. Sponsored Content is clearly labeled everywhere it appears, and Premier Guitar's editorial department has no involvement in its creation.